1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1959 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1392 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 161 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 750 kg |